Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Rainier, Maryland vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 13.6% more expensive than Mount Rainier, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,466 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Rainier, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Mount Rainier, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Washington
than in Mount Rainier, Maryland
Mount Rainier, MD vs Washington, DC
Compared to Mount Rainier, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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